Ottawa to Cleveland (YOW–CLE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

YOW Airport Page →
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Connecting Flight Schedule 10 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between YOW and CLE. Nearest airports to YOW with scheduled service: Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL, 94 mi) · Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport (YRO, 10 mi) · Ottawa / Gatineau Airport (YND, 15 mi)
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✈ Nonstop

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
YUL Montréal 3h 30m ACAVEK → ACOS Montréal (YUL) to Cleveland flights
IAD Dulles 4h 2m ACAVUA → ACAVAZ Dulles (IAD) to Cleveland flights
YYZ Toronto 4h 5m ACAMAV → ACUA Toronto (YYZ) to Cleveland flights
EWR Newark 4h 20m ACPDTS → ACOSUA Newark (EWR) to Cleveland flights
ORD Chicago 4h 40m ACAVNH → AAASAV Chicago (ORD) to Cleveland flights
DCA Washington 5h 6m AC → AAAS Washington (DCA) to Cleveland flights
BOS Boston 5h 45m PDTS → B6DLEI Boston (BOS) to Cleveland flights
MCO Orlando 7h 5m PDTS → ADCMF9 Orlando (MCO) to Cleveland flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 7h 48m PD → ADB6F9 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Cleveland flights
CUN Cancún 25h 47m PDTS → UA Cancún (CUN) to Cleveland flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Ottawa to Cleveland
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

While no nonstop service exists between YOW and CLE, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps YOW Routes CLE Routes YOW Live Flights CLE Live Flights YOW Delays CLE Delays
All flights from Cleveland (CLE) Cleveland to Ottawa flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YOW to CLE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
YUL ~3h 30m IAD ~4h 2m YYZ ~4h 5m EWR ~4h 20m ORD ~4h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
490
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YOW → CLE
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
60%
Return
CLE → YOW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YOW delays → CLE delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Cleveland from Ottawa

Nearby airports with service to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
Metric YOW→CLE ART→CLE YUL→CLE
Distance from YOW – 94 mi 94 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 3
Weekly flights – – 13
Departure OTP 100% – –
Watertown (ART) to Cleveland flights · Montréal (YUL) to Cleveland flights · Saranac Lake (SLK) to Cleveland flights
Airports within 200 miles of YOW with service to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Cleveland is 0 hours the same as Ottawa.
YOW: EDT · CLE: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa, it's 6:00 PM in Cleveland.
Visa & Entry

Canadian citizens do not need a visa or ESTA to enter the United States for tourism or business stays up to 6 months. A valid Canadian passport is required for air travel. Land and sea crossings also accept a NEXUS card, enhanced driver's license, or FAST card. At the border, officers determine the length of stay and may ask for proof of ties to Canada and a return plan.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

YOW–CLE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ottawa to Cleveland route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YOW
Full nameOttawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA / ICAOYOW / CYOW
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m
Destination: CLE
Full nameCleveland Hopkins International Airport
IATA / ICAOCLE / KCLE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr9.9M
Elevation791 ft / 241 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YOW to CLE flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau, Washington Dulles and Toronto Pearson.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to CLE and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from CLE to YOW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ART, YUL and SLK. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau, Washington Dulles and Toronto Pearson. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Watertown (ART), Montréal (YUL) and Saranac Lake (SLK).